Nausea

March 18, 2003

I think our condition AND the meds contribute to this. I used to awaken

with nausea every morning, but eventually it subsided and now I only have

it occasionally. I found if I made myself get going with normal routine and

FORCED myself to drink a half glass of milk or something it disappeared. So

my dogs make me get out of bed to let them out even when I am sick and

hurt, and then downing something to drink would get me on my way. Also,

regular routine and meals helps me. I find if I stay up or try to do

something during the week (like a family birthday party or such) which

causes me to stay awake later - I will then have that sicky sluggish

morning. Good Luck.

Sylvia - AIH - Las Vegas, NV

March 18, 2003

Hi Tracey,

I am not on prednisone or imuran, but I do get nausea. I find it

comes always when I've eaten poorly, e.g too fast, too little, too

late after the last meal (mornings) etc. but most of all, I get

nausea when I am doing too much. It's literally like a wave that

knocks me out and I have to stop what I am doing or at least slow

right down to a more steady pace, being working or thinking or

physical activity. I never get to the stage of vomiting so it does

not scare me that much now. My doc said it's because my liver is

transporting stuff not at the right speed and that my over doing or

not eating ok is stressing the liver.

I see it a bit as a reminder to be calmer, more steady and patient,

not so speedy and impatient with my body. Tough going at times.

I find that small sips of warm water help the first wave and after

that it's keeping calm, relaxing, some deep breaths and maybe a

cracker or two.

Hope you have a nice day,

Sophie

June 21, 2003

Hi ,

I had sporatic bouts of nausea when taking my vitamins and other

meds. Knock on wood, I've not had the problem in some weeks now. I

am drinking much more water when taking my pills and I try to take

them only on a full stomach.

Just a thought.

Curt Harkins

Greensboro, NC

01/16/03

334/222

> Hi everyone! I'm really glad to be a part of the post-op group.

> I've got a question that some of you who have been post-opers for a

> while might be able to help with.

>

> I had my MGB on 3/8/01 and have been doing just fine with my

liquids,

> supplements, etc. All of a sudden during the past week I have

> started feeling really thirsty (and I am drinking the same amounts

of

> gatorade as before) and really, really nauseaous (sp?) two or three

> times a day. I'm not actually throwing up, but I sure feel as

though

> I could at any minute.

>

> Has anyone else experienced these boughts of nausea? If so, please

> tell me they passed soon!

>

> Cincinnati, OH

> 294/264/??

October 8, 2003

Paige, be sure and let us know when you get back from the ER,

My prayers are with you.

Hugs

Maggie

Al

October 8, 2003

If your are vomiting blood it could be from a tear which could cause a

perforation. I would have it check out immediately.

Nausea

> Ok I am sure yall are all tired of me talking about this by now, but

> three times in the last two days, I have vomitted blood. I went to

> the Gyno today and no I am not pregant. I have tried vomitting the

> last few weeks this has been going on, but nothing goes in, so why

> should nothing comes out. I called the gi and he said to call the

> surgeon and go to the er. Does anyone think it is really that

> serious? I am waiting on a call back from the surgeon right now.

> Please respond.

>

> Thanks

> Paige

>

October 8, 2003

Paige, I had an ulcer last year and DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT! (They found it when they went in to do my botox.)

I believe that our stomach nerves are all screwed up and send wrong signals -- in my case, I get those da**ed spasm pains when there's "no real reason" and then I didn't get ANY pain signals at all when I had a friggin' ULCER!

I agree with -- vomiting blood is serious and worth a trip to the ER to get it checked out. Make sure they know about your achalasia (don't just tell them you have it, explain it in depth to the ER doc (not just the nurse) before they do anything to you -- if they end up scoping you, they'll need to be prepared to suction out the saliva in your esophagus, etc., and if they're not familiar with achalasia (and I'll bet you money they're not!) then they wouldn't know what they're looking at.

Keep us posted, okay?Debbi in Michigan

October 8, 2003

Thanks everyone

I am headed to the ER where my surgeon practices and knows about my

achalasia. Unfortunatly, that is about a 45 minute drive past about

12 other hospitals. My surgeon and my GI know I am headed that

way. I will let you know when I get home. Thanks for the quick

replies.

Paige

> Paige, I had an ulcer last year and DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT! (They

found it when they went in to do my botox.)

>

> I believe that our stomach nerves are all screwed up and send

wrong signals -- in my case, I get those da**ed spasm pains when

there's " no real reason " and then I didn't get ANY pain signals at

all when I had a friggin' ULCER!

>

> I agree with -- vomiting blood is serious and worth a

trip to the ER to get it checked out. Make sure they know about

your achalasia (don't just tell them you have it, explain it in

depth to the ER doc (not just the nurse) before they do anything to

you -- if they end up scoping you, they'll need to be prepared to

suction out the saliva in your esophagus, etc., and if they're not

familiar with achalasia (and I'll bet you money they're not!) then

they wouldn't know what they're looking at.

>

> Keep us posted, okay?

>

> Debbi in Michigan

October 20, 2003

-Paige, you should never vomit blood. Its that simple. Cathey-- In

achalasia , " Paige Shoven " <res0x527@v...> wrote:

> Ok I am sure yall are all tired of me talking about this by now,

but

> three times in the last two days, I have vomitted blood. I went to

> the Gyno today and no I am not pregant. I have tried vomitting the

> last few weeks this has been going on, but nothing goes in, so why

> should nothing comes out. I called the gi and he said to call the

> surgeon and go to the er. Does anyone think it is really that

> serious? I am waiting on a call back from the surgeon right now.

> Please respond.

>

> Thanks

> Paige

September 26, 2004

Hi Micaela

I found I only suffered with nausea when I started my

health programme to remove Candida. To help get rid of

nausea, I bought preserved ginger in syrup. I would

take a piece wash the syrup off and chew it, works

every time.

Regards

McKelvey U.K.

--- roughton_aka_garden_hoer

<roughton_aka_garden_hoer@...> wrote:

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Hey again,

I have one more question! Lately I have been

experiencing a lot of

nausea on and off throughout the day.

September 26, 2004

Hi !

Thanks for the advice! Can I find preserved ginger at any health food store?

~Micaela

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September 26, 2004

From your healthfood store or even the supermarket.

--- Micaela Roughton

<roughton_aka_garden_hoer@...> wrote:

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Hi !

Thanks for the advice! Can I find preserved ginger at

any health food store?

~Micaela

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March 8, 2005

Dear ,

Are you still on Humira? I remember it made me quite naseous, as did Enbrel.

It happened a day or so after the shot got into my system, as though it burned

the lining of my stomach.

Debra!

March 9, 2005

Like many on this list I have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome with

hospitalizations since 14 yrs old) and have also experienced and

been hospitalized for Colitis (one episode caused by antibiotics).

Medications sometimes helped the bowel spasms, but not much else

helped.

I read the information others had sent in about controlling IBS by

controlling their diets. I was skeptical, but went ahead with the

trial because I was tired of the symptoms and pain and frequent

embarassments.

I went on a controlled introduction of food diet. I first ate only

a few things I knew did not seem to cause me problems: chicken,

turkey, bread, fresh fruits, eggs. You have to get your

system 'clean' before you start introducing other foods. I stayed

on this for several weeks, with super-good results and an amazing

reduction of overall IBS symptoms.

Next I began introducing one new food at a time. If any of the IBS

or food allergy symptoms showed up, I excluded that food for a few

days and then tried it again to see if it caused the same symptoms.

Many negative symptoms occurred within 20 minutes from nausea to

diahrreah. Other symptoms showed up as the food was digested,

including constipation or diahrreah. Such foods were then

eliminated from my diet.

It has been over a year since I began this program of eating and I

am IBS symptom-free...unless I encounter a food that causes problems.

So far I've eliminated the following from my diet:

all corn and corn products of any kind. This means nothing with any

corn syrup, corn oil, corn starch, corn flour, etc. Read labels

carefully.

all diary products

onions

Night-shade vegetables: potato, tomatoe, eggplant, all peppers

any shell-fish

cabbage family: cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, etc.

beans, though I do eat peas

The results are amazing. IBS symptoms have disappeared. No

diahrreah, no cramping, no spasms, normal digestion, normal

elimination.

Ray Neal, moderator

March 9, 2005

Your meds might be at least part of the problem. I was on one that was great

with pain but wasnauseated the whole time I was on it. I took hundreds of

Dramamine in the time I took the stuff. I did find a source that was

relatively inexpensive so it didn't cost a fortune the way the cute little

travel bottle which contains a dose or two for a trip. Another OTC which

helps lots of people is Bonine.

If you might have esophageal reflux things like not taking meds without food

or at least a full glass of water, raising the head of the bed ( yeah, like

the silly commercial says--my brother's doc recommended it) avoiding foods

and liquids which are irritants --alcohol seems to be one of the worst.

If you have tried these things and your doc has yet to check out the reason

for the nausea especially at this hour of the night, I think it would be a

good idea. My brother had esophageal reful to the extent that just water

would come back in a couple of minutes cause the esophagus had narrowed to

the extent that it had to be dilated. Yeah I am trying to scare you cause an

esophageal stricture is a rough way to go through life.I never talked my

brother into taking care of his problem as I think it should have been and

my doc also thought he needed other treatment--so if I can talk one person

into getting treated before it's too late, I would be happy.

But the first things are to be sure that meds aren't part of the problem and

diet is proper, which would include foods to which you are allergic. I was

allergic to iodine contained in salt water fish and had no idea. The

original weight watchers diet called for 6 oz at lunch and 8 at night about

5 days of the week. I was on it for years off and on. After a few days I'd

be up every morning at 2 am vomiting. Couldn't figure it out. Then I had an

IVP done and had a potentially deadly reaction. That's when I found out

about the iodine allergy. Now I try to stay away from tuna except for rare

occasions(I still love the stuff) and when I do weight watchers I substitute

chicken.

I hope I gave you a fgfew ideas about things to check which might help you.

I hope you find the cause of your nausea. I was so bad for a while that

getting out of the house even for a baby shower for a dear daughter in law

was too much for me. Life was really miserable then and I am thrilled that

though I have nausea occasionally now I am nothing like I was at one time.

GA

May 16, 2005

sure..... if i lay down right after i eat, it sometimes happens. it

is acid reflux. i try hard not to eat before laying down and if i

just HAVE to, i lay in the recliner or prop on pillows.

see a Dr to be sure.

xoxoxo

cathy s in va

> I am almost two years out and had a most distressing " episode "

yesterday. I

> was treating myself to a Sunday afternoon nap. I was just about

asleep when

> I was immediately awakened by severe nausea. I ran for the

bathroom and was

> violently ill. The stomach acid just burned my esophagus, and for

several

> minutes I was in incredible agony. It took several hours before I

felt back

> to " normal. " I had not eaten anything out of the ordinary to

justify this.

>

> Has anyone else had something like this happen to them. I would

like to

> know.

>

> 09-25-03

> 317 / 185

>

> >

November 18, 2005

I can understand that you went to Texas for all that great barbeque and Tex-Mex food, but what about the summers? Maybe it is all that great food out there that's upset your system. Seriously, are you taking any prescribed medication for your stomach like Protonix or something else? I have to take twice the amount regularly prescribed for people with "normal" acid reflux or other stomach problems, but IT WORKS! I was cut down to 1x/day and I couldn't make it through dinner without feeling sick. Lying down is about the worst thing you can do. Pacing the floor is better and drinking a glass of water--Tums or a liquid antacid could help for immediate relief. Believe me, all my meals are small and I don't eat anything spicy. When I'm "starving," a half sandwich is enough to fill me up. Crackers are great if you get that gnawing feeling when you're out somewhere and can't get to a real meal. My purse always has little packages of crackers or cookies of the bland sort.

As always, check with your doctor.

Vicki

New Yorker, born and bred--loves to visit everywhere but always comes back home

Stage 2

-----Original Message-----From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of TammyAnnG@...Sent: Friday, November 18, 2005 10:02 AM Subject: [ ] nauseaI have been having nausea a LOT lately. I eat a little, feel sick.....have to lay down for a while....then I can eat a little more....I even have this nausea in the morning before I get out of bed......which is weird because I feel better when I get up as opposed to feeling better after meals lying down.....what gives folks!Tammy G.Diag. 1996 AIH/ PBCStage 3/4New Yorker living in Texas

November 19, 2005

Have you had your galbladder checked? I was like this for a year or so and finally it got so bad they did a hydascan and it was my galbladder.

Do you have any phenergan?

July 17, 2006

Marcia, Do you have any other symptoms? Ninavecchionemarcia <mvecchione@...> wrote: Hi EveryoneI was band 060606 and was feeling great the first 3 weeks but since then I have been nauseous all day, every day. I have tried everything (Tums, food, no food, pepto bismuth and today dramamine) but nothing helps. Can anyone help me? Will it pass? Thanks, Marcia

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July 17, 2006

No, just the nausea that makes it difficult to keep things down. And I also have very loose stools. Thanks, Marcia

-------------- Original message -------------- From: nina eguia <nina_eguia@...>

Marcia,

Do you have any other symptoms?

Ninavecchionemarcia <mvecchione@...> wrote:

Hi EveryoneI was band 060606 and was feeling great the first 3 weeks but since then I have been nauseous all day, every day. I have tried everything (Tums, food, no food, pepto bismuth and today dramamine) but nothing helps. Can anyone help me? Will it pass? Thanks, Marcia

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July 18, 2006

Thanks for the info Rondana. Marcia

-------------- Original message -------------- From: rondana@...

Marcia, Are you taking in enough water? Try the Isopure protien drinks,(not the shakes) and some gator-aide or pedi-lite. Also, take Immodium after each loose stool. These will help replenish your electrolytes from the diarrhea and help with the nausea. Dehydration or fluid volume deficit, can occur when fluid loss and decreased fluid intake happen together for a prolonged time.

Symptoms of fluid volume deficit are: Acute weight loss, poor skin tugor( the skin on top of your hand can be pulled up and stays up for a few seconds when you let go), very little urine output, concentrated urine, low blood pressure when changing positions ( you may feel lightheaded), a weak and rapid pulse.

Symptoms of dehydration are: Vomiting, diarrhea, Nausea, constipation, hard stool, dry mouth, thirst, decreased saliva production, decreased esophageal peristalsis ( difficulty with swallowing), poor skin tugor, increased respiratory rate, and the same symptoms as fluid volume deficit as above.

You may not have all of the symptoms, just a few can may be enough.

If the nausea and diarrhea don't stop with some of the suggestions above, then please see your local doctor. Don't wait too long..ok? You don't want to chance it! The past 3weeks with the liquid phases may haven taken a toll on you! Hope your feeling better soon!! Dana

-------------- Original message -------------- From: mvecchione@...

No, just the nausea that makes it difficult to keep things down. And I also have very loose stools. Thanks, Marcia

-------------- Original message -------------- From: nina eguia <nina_eguia@...>

Marcia,

Do you have any other symptoms?

Ninavecchionemarcia <mvecchione@...> wrote:

Hi EveryoneI was band 060606 and was feeling great the first 3 weeks but since then I have been nauseous all day, every day. I have tried everything (Tums, food, no food, pepto bismuth and today dramamine) but nothing helps. Can anyone help me? Will it pass? Thanks, Marcia

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July 18, 2006

Nine

The nausea I have is so bad I am thinking of coming back and having the band removed. I cannot face feeling this way every day - I don't even want to go to work I'm so sick. Thanks. Marcia

-------------- Original message -------------- From: nina eguia <nina_eguia@...>

Marcia,

Do you have any other symptoms?

Ninavecchionemarcia <mvecchione@...> wrote:

Hi EveryoneI was band 060606 and was feeling great the first 3 weeks but since then I have been nauseous all day, every day. I have tried everything (Tums, food, no food, pepto bismuth and today dramamine) but nothing helps. Can anyone help me? Will it pass? Thanks, Marcia

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July 19, 2006

Thanks - but I am 62 and post-menopausal and have no partner. So if I am pregnant it will be a medical miracle. Marcia

-------------- Original message -------------- From: "NANCY" <nancy8887@...>

// The nausea I have is so bad I am thinking of coming back and having the band removed.//This is a little drastic. I of course do not know you so forgive me if I am way I left field but, could you be pregnant? Just a thought.7/18/05280/175/140

July 19, 2006

// but I am 62 and post-menopausal and have no partner. //

LOL - sorry, i was afraid you would say that.

is it getting any better?

7/18/05

280/175/140

July 19, 2006

Marcia, Why don' t you go see your doctor and run some tests? It is normal to associate all symptoms with the band after the surgery but I have seen that very often patients have other things going on. Go get checked out before you decide anything, I have never heard patients have nausea so many weeks after surgery. Usually it is the first days from and even 1 week after when some have difficulty swallowing. I can tell you many stories about patients thinking there was something wrong with the band ( or the band causing the symptoms) and finding out it was something else. Gall bladder, Urinary Infections, Strep throat, stomach flu, pregnancy, etc you name it. it is hard to tell form this far away but a few tests might tell you what is wrong. Nina mvecchione@... wrote: Thanks rondana. I am taking a lot of water and gatorade and broth, and Immodium. But thanks for the reply. Marcia -------------- Original message -------------- From: rondana@... Marcia, Are you taking in enough water? Try the Isopure protien drinks,(not the shakes) and some gator-aide or pedi-lite. Also, take

Immodium after each loose stool. These will help replenish your electrolytes from the diarrhea and help with the nausea. Dehydration or fluid volume deficit, can occur when fluid loss and decreased fluid intake happen together for a prolonged time. Symptoms of fluid volume deficit are: Acute weight loss, poor skin tugor( the skin on top of your hand can be pulled up and stays up for a few seconds when you let go), very little urine output, concentrated urine, low blood pressure when changing positions ( you may feel lightheaded), a weak and rapid pulse. Symptoms of dehydration are: Vomiting, diarrhea, Nausea, constipation, hard stool, dry mouth, thirst, decreased saliva production, decreased esophageal peristalsis ( difficulty with swallowing), poor skin tugor, increased respiratory rate, and the same symptoms as fluid volume deficit as above. You may not have all of the symptoms, just a few can may be enough. If the nausea and diarrhea don't stop with some of the suggestions above, then please see your local doctor. Don't wait too long..ok? You don't want to chance it! The past 3weeks with the liquid phases may haven taken a toll on you! Hope your feeling better soon!! Dana -------------- Original message -------------- From: mvecchione@... No, just the nausea that makes it difficult to keep things down. And I also have very loose stools. Thanks, Marcia -------------- Original message -------------- From: nina eguia <nina_eguia@...> Marcia,

Do you have any other symptoms? Ninavecchionemarcia <mvecchione@...> wrote: Hi EveryoneI was band 060606 and was feeling great the first 3 weeks but since then I have been nauseous all day, every day. I have tried everything (Tums, food, no food, pepto bismuth and today dramamine) but nothing helps. Can anyone help me? Will it pass? Thanks, Marcia Nina Eguia Patient Coordinator, Dr Aceves888 344 3916 , 619-962-8142nina_eguia@... Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.

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thanks - i have an sppt next thursday to se my doc

-------------- Original message -------------- From: nina eguia <nina_eguia@...>

Marcia,

Why don' t you go see your doctor and run some tests? It is normal to associate all symptoms with the band after the surgery but I have seen that very often patients have other things going on.

Go get checked out before you decide anything, I have never heard patients have nausea so many weeks after surgery. Usually it is the first days from and even 1 week after when some have difficulty swallowing.

I can tell you many stories about patients thinking there was something wrong with the band ( or the band causing the symptoms) and finding out it was something else. Gall bladder, Urinary Infections, Strep throat, stomach flu, pregnancy, etc you name it.

it is hard to tell form this far away but a few tests might tell you what is wrong.

Nina

mvecchione@... wrote:

Thanks rondana.

I am taking a lot of water and gatorade and broth, and Immodium. But thanks for the reply. Marcia